Among the People Who Are Characterized Below, Who Has the Highest

question 434

Multiple Choice

Among the people who are characterized below, who has the highest opportunity cost of leisure?

• A)an attorney who earns $200 per hour and who plays golf during her leisure time
• B)a medical doctor who earns $210 per hour and who sleeps during his leisure time
• C)a retail clerk who earns $15 per hour and who watches TV during her leisure time
• D)a waiter who earns $12 per hour and who reads poetry during his leisure time

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Definitions:

Sending

The act of transmitting information, messages, or goods from one place or person to another.

Proxemics

Involves the use of space as people interact.

Semantic Barriers

Obstacles to communication that occur when the sender and receiver have different interpretations of the meanings of words or phrases used.

Selective Listening

When individuals block out information or only hear things that match preconceived notions.